to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)
road taken by a Chinese ajari buddhist monk when he incurred the wrath of emperor Genso (685-762)
Borsalino (Italian hat maker)
without one's knowledge; easily
person of importance; a somebody; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
all over; given in; given up hope; bring to knees
(arch.) large jewel; (arch.) string of jewels; Yasakani no Magatama (the grand jewel or string of jewels; one of the three Imperial regalia)
distant future; descendants; lower classes; common people
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
rough skin (like that of a shark)
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
uncle (older than one's parent)
secretary; councillor; councilor
one jump; one flight; (at) once; (in) one stroke
wielding three swords; player who can play as pitcher, fielder and batter
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps
standing on the balls of the feet; unsteady step; being unsettled; being restless; high volatility (in the market); severe fluctuation